The largest object in the image is a long, flowing garment with long sleeves, decorated with small, scattered motifs and bordered with a ribbon-like trim. The garment is centrally positioned, hanging vertically, while beneath it, there are two small rectangular fabric swatches displayed side by side at the bottom of the image. Each swatch features a pattern similar to the one seen on the main garment.
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The largest object in the image is a long, flowing garment with long sleeves, decorated with small, scattered motifs and bordered with a ribbon-like trim. The garment is centrally positioned, hanging vertically, while beneath it, there are two small rectangular fabric swatches displayed side by side at the bottom of the image. Each swatch features a pattern similar to the one seen on the main garment.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Baby's Nightgown

Maud M. Holme

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 35.4 x 27.4 cm (13 15/16 x 10 13/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.1207
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • Kentucky
  • American
Inscription

lower center in graphite: MAUDE M. HOLME

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